Overview
The Reebok 4K hockey shoulder pads offer good protection and mobility with a lightweight feel.
The 4K shoulder pads are the most affordable shoulder pads from Reebok with the Kinetic Fit System (KFS). Reebok's goal with the KFS system is to produce hockey pads that move with the player, to offer superior mobility without compromising protection. The 4K shoulder pads feature a two panel design in the front and back. Reebok has used one panel for the stomach and rib region and a separate panel for the chest. These two panels are connected by elastic allowing a player's shoulders and chest to move while the stomach portion stays secured in place. This same design can be found on the back portion of the pad, with one panel for the upper back and another panel for the lower back and ribs.
The 4K shoulder pads feature lower profile shoulder caps, that do not rest too high on the shoulders. Reebok has also given these pads plastic reinforcements over the shoulder blades. This is a nice touch that is not seen on many other shoulder pads in the same price range. Another relatively small but nice feature this pad offers is the cut on the bicep protector. Instead of cutting them straight across Reebok has given these pads a diagonal cut to allow a better fit with a players elbow pads. These bicep guards are a little on the long side, however they are adjustable.
- Protector:
- Molded HD foam in the sternum
- Single density foams throughout the rest of the pad
- Plastic reinforcement protection in the sternum, collar bone, spine, biceps and shoulder blades
- Low-profile JDP® shoulder caps - Effectively disperse energy from impacts
- Liner:
- Nylon
- Fit:
- 2 piece panel design on front and back - Offers additional mobility
- Adjustable bicep guards
- KFS collar bone design
- Anatomical neck opening
- Full one piece stomach guard
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Level of Play: Ideal for entry to intermediate level of play
- Reebok sizing guidelines:
Pad size / Player height
Small / 5'4"-5'7"
Medium / 5'7"-5'10"
Large / 5'10"-6'2"
Extra Large / 6'0" +